Dear School Community,
Due to the weather conditions, all schools in our district will be closed on Monday, January 26.
This closure includes:
All regular school instruction
Before-school programs
After-school activities and programs
Evening events
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
WHe will now have school on Friday, May 22nd.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
The West Hempstead UFSD
🌟 Shine bright! Join us for "A Night Under the Stars" - a districtwide talent show featuring West Hempstead's finest performers!
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
Our @wh_secondary students & Ms. Spallino visited @WHGWashington 6th-graders to promote Italian & World Languages! Students learned Italian through fun activities like "head, shoulders, knees & toes." Great job inspiring our future language learners! 🇮🇹 #WHeRiseTogether
Sample Letter to Oppose Diamond Charter School Application can be Found Here: https://app.smore.com/n/dhn0f
Make your voice heard.
🌟 Shine bright! Join us for "A Night Under the Stars" - a districtwide talent show featuring West Hempstead's finest performers!
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
A Week of Collaboration & Community 🖤💛
This week at @WHChestnut, @CornwellAveES, and @WHGWashington, the theme of teamwork, collaboration, and learning from one another came alive in powerful ways.
From welcoming new families to teaching foundational phonics skills, leading engaging morning meetings, beautifying learning spaces, and building reading proficiency, our elementary schools demonstrated what it truly means to be a learning community.
The takeaway? Education is a shared journey where everyone—students and adults alike—has something valuable to contribute and something meaningful to learn.
#WHe are #RamProud of the collaborative spirit that defines our elementary schools and grateful to the educators, staff, students, and families who make West Hempstead thrive.
Together, #WHeRiseTogether. 🐏
This week at @WHChestnut, @CornwellAveES, and @WHGWashington, the theme of teamwork, collaboration, and learning from one another came alive in powerful ways.
From welcoming new families to teaching foundational phonics skills, leading engaging morning meetings, beautifying learning spaces, and building reading proficiency, our elementary schools demonstrated what it truly means to be a learning community.
The takeaway? Education is a shared journey where everyone—students and adults alike—has something valuable to contribute and something meaningful to learn.
#WHe are #RamProud of the collaborative spirit that defines our elementary schools and grateful to the educators, staff, students, and families who make West Hempstead thrive.
Together, #WHeRiseTogether. 🐏
🎭🎶 #RamProud of our performing arts stars! 2 students attend NYSTEA Conference for the 1st time, 12 musicians selected for All-County Festival, & 4 strings players shine at LI Strings Festival. Congrats to all our talented artists & their teachers! 🌟 #WHeRiseTogether
Public Hearing-West Hempstead Board of Education will discuss Diamond Charter School's charter revision on Jan 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm in the Secondary School-Video Conference Room. All interested residents welcome to attend and share input.
Join us Feb 2 at 8PM for "The Empowered Child" with Shimmy Trencher, LCSW! Learn about nurturing self-esteem & positive discipline. HANC Reinstein Campus, 240 Hempstead Ave. RSVP: dloike@hanc.org #WestHempstead #Parenting
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of equality, justice, and unity continues to inspire us all.
Dr. King reminded us that "the time is always right to do what is right." In our schools and communities, we carry forward his dream by fostering understanding, celebrating our diversity, and teaching our students to lead with compassion and courage.
Let's commit to building a future where every voice is heard, every student is valued, and every person is treated with dignity and respect. Together, we rise.
#WHeRiseTogether #MLKDay #MLKLegacy
Public Hearing-West Hempstead Board of Education will discuss Diamond Charter School's charter revision on Jan 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm in the Secondary School-Video Conference Room. All interested residents welcome to attend and share input.
Building Foundations for Success: A Glimpse into Our Classrooms
WHe had the privilege of visiting classrooms throughout Chestnut Street this week to witness the incredible learning experiences happening in every corner of West Hempstead.
@WHChestnut—where learning centers are designed to build foundational skills through discovery and differentiated instruction that brings literacy and math to life, our students are engaged and growing.
The highlight of these visits was seeing the strong, inclusive relationships between our staff and students. WHe are deeply grateful to our educators for creating spaces where every child feels valued. Thank you to our families for partnering with us as WHe build a foundation for lifelong success together. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
WHe had the privilege of visiting classrooms throughout Chestnut Street this week to witness the incredible learning experiences happening in every corner of West Hempstead.
@WHChestnut—where learning centers are designed to build foundational skills through discovery and differentiated instruction that brings literacy and math to life, our students are engaged and growing.
The highlight of these visits was seeing the strong, inclusive relationships between our staff and students. WHe are deeply grateful to our educators for creating spaces where every child feels valued. Thank you to our families for partnering with us as WHe build a foundation for lifelong success together. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
Public Hearing-West Hempstead Board of Education will discuss Diamond Charter School's charter revision on Jan 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm in the Secondary School-Video Conference Room. All interested residents welcome to attend and share input.
🚀 Excited to share our #WHeRiseTogether journey with Khanmigo! From pilot to district-wide implementation, we're empowering teachers & students with personalized AI learning tools. One year's growth for ALL students! Hat tip to Dr. D for presenting at NASTECH!
Winter Celebrations & Academic Growth at Cornwell Avenue School
Cornwell Avenue School celebrated "Snowman Day" this Wednesday, bringing extra excitement and school spirit to the learning environment. Students enthusiastically embraced their morning routines, demonstrating the power of combining engagement with education.
Building Strong Foundations:
Beyond the festive celebrations, Cornwell Avenue students continue making meaningful progress in core academic areas:
Literacy Development:
Students across all grade levels are actively building essential literacy skills, including phonics, reading comprehension, writing abilities, and effective communication.
Mathematical Foundations:
Our learners are mastering fundamental mathematical concepts that will support their academic growth throughout their educational journey.
Engaged Learning Community:
What distinguishes our Cornwell Avenue community is the curiosity and eagerness students bring to their learning each day. Their consistent active engagement—during both special celebrations and regular instruction—reflects the positive learning culture our dedicated teachers have cultivated.
This balance of academic rigor and joyful learning experiences creates an environment where students thrive both academically and socially.
Thank you to our Cornwell Avenue staff for their commitment to excellence and to our families for their continued partnership in supporting student success.
Together, WHe are building bright futures, one lesson at a time. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
Cornwell Avenue School celebrated "Snowman Day" this Wednesday, bringing extra excitement and school spirit to the learning environment. Students enthusiastically embraced their morning routines, demonstrating the power of combining engagement with education.
Building Strong Foundations:
Beyond the festive celebrations, Cornwell Avenue students continue making meaningful progress in core academic areas:
Literacy Development:
Students across all grade levels are actively building essential literacy skills, including phonics, reading comprehension, writing abilities, and effective communication.
Mathematical Foundations:
Our learners are mastering fundamental mathematical concepts that will support their academic growth throughout their educational journey.
Engaged Learning Community:
What distinguishes our Cornwell Avenue community is the curiosity and eagerness students bring to their learning each day. Their consistent active engagement—during both special celebrations and regular instruction—reflects the positive learning culture our dedicated teachers have cultivated.
This balance of academic rigor and joyful learning experiences creates an environment where students thrive both academically and socially.
Thank you to our Cornwell Avenue staff for their commitment to excellence and to our families for their continued partnership in supporting student success.
Together, WHe are building bright futures, one lesson at a time. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
Future stylists at work! 💇♀️ Students in our 21st CCLC #RamPathways program are mastering cosmetology through hands-on practice. From braiding to cutting, they're building real-world skills for successful careers. #CareerReady #21stCCLC
Mathematical & Literacy Excellence at George Washington School
This week, George Washington School students have been immersed in dynamic learning experiences across mathematics and literacy.
Mathematics in Action:
Students are developing critical thinking through exploration of geometry, multiplication strategies, and division concepts, building a strong foundation for future mathematical success.
Comprehensive Literacy Development:
Our learners are engaging with the "big four" literacy skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—while also embracing digital literacy through hands-on coding projects that prepare them for an increasingly technological world.
Collaborative Learning Environments:
These rich, diverse learning experiences reflect our commitment to meeting students where they are and challenging them to grow. Our dedicated teachers continue to create engaging classrooms where every student can thrive.
WHe are grateful to our families for their continued partnership in supporting student success.
Together, WHe are building bright futures, one lesson at a time. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
This week, George Washington School students have been immersed in dynamic learning experiences across mathematics and literacy.
Mathematics in Action:
Students are developing critical thinking through exploration of geometry, multiplication strategies, and division concepts, building a strong foundation for future mathematical success.
Comprehensive Literacy Development:
Our learners are engaging with the "big four" literacy skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—while also embracing digital literacy through hands-on coding projects that prepare them for an increasingly technological world.
Collaborative Learning Environments:
These rich, diverse learning experiences reflect our commitment to meeting students where they are and challenging them to grow. Our dedicated teachers continue to create engaging classrooms where every student can thrive.
WHe are grateful to our families for their continued partnership in supporting student success.
Together, WHe are building bright futures, one lesson at a time. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
🎓 Our professionals are learning and collaborating to bring the Portrait of a Graduate to life from the moment students enter kindergarten! Administrators & school leaders are working together to explore inquiry-based learning in PreK-5. #PoG #WHeRiseTogether @NYSEDNews
Public Hearing–West Hempstead Board of Education will discuss Diamond Charter School's charter revision on Jan 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm in the Secondary School–Video Conference Room. All interested residents welcome to attend and share input.
Career Day Inc. Brings Real-World Learning to WH Secondary
Today, @wh_secondary hosted an inspiring Career Day Inc. program that connected our 8th- and 10th-grade students with seven accomplished professionals from diverse industries.
More Than a Presentation—An Experience
This wasn't a typical career day. Students took center stage, asking thought-provoking questions about career paths, industry trends, and what the future holds in various fields. Questions like "What is the future of your industry in the next ten years?" sparked engaging conversations that gave our students real insight into professional life.
Students who posed the most insightful questions were invited to an exclusive reception, where they continued their conversations with guest speakers in a more intimate setting—creating meaningful connections that extend beyond the school day.
Building Confidence Through Connection
Career Day Inc. partners with schools to change the lives of young adults by introducing students to the diverse paths professionals have taken to reach their career goals. Their philosophy is clear: when students hear information directly from professionals about their experiences, it can significantly impact their confidence, direction, and long-term success.
The program emphasizes setting goals and leveraging education to achieve aspirations, while creating an environment of acceptance and opportunity for all students at every academic level.
Today, @wh_secondary hosted an inspiring Career Day Inc. program that connected our 8th- and 10th-grade students with seven accomplished professionals from diverse industries.
More Than a Presentation—An Experience
This wasn't a typical career day. Students took center stage, asking thought-provoking questions about career paths, industry trends, and what the future holds in various fields. Questions like "What is the future of your industry in the next ten years?" sparked engaging conversations that gave our students real insight into professional life.
Students who posed the most insightful questions were invited to an exclusive reception, where they continued their conversations with guest speakers in a more intimate setting—creating meaningful connections that extend beyond the school day.
Building Confidence Through Connection
Career Day Inc. partners with schools to change the lives of young adults by introducing students to the diverse paths professionals have taken to reach their career goals. Their philosophy is clear: when students hear information directly from professionals about their experiences, it can significantly impact their confidence, direction, and long-term success.
The program emphasizes setting goals and leveraging education to achieve aspirations, while creating an environment of acceptance and opportunity for all students at every academic level.
